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In the days leading up to training camp, the general feeling among Lakers fans was that this season would be a transition year. At the same time as they said goodbye to the LeBron James era, the franchise would be walking into the Luka Dončić era. The team was still not optimized around Luka and […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 14 days ago | 2 reads
The Lakers’ last month of games has revealed the clear gap between them and the top teams in the NBA. While they continue to beat the teams they should, as evidenced by their back-to-back wins over the Grizzlies over the weekend. A lack of perimeter defense, perimeter shooting and bench scoring all have reared their […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 14 days ago | 2 reads
LOS ANGELES — While fans desire players to be as reliable as a calculator, the truth is they are human. And the consistency and dependability to reach a certain level of play are always a balancing act. This season, Deandre Ayton has been fairly consistent for the Lakers. He’s started every game he’s played in, logs […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 14 days ago | 1 read
The Lakers badly needed a reset after a pretty rough stretch of games over the holidays. Fortunately, the Grizzlies offered themselves up as a middling team ready to take a couple of losses. Nothing about the last two games changes the problems or long-term outlook. But it does improve the mood ever so slightly. LeBron […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 14 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers remain undefeated in clutch games with a comeback win against the Grizzlies on Sunday with a 120-114 win. With the win, LA completes the season sweep of Memphis. After giving up 65 points in the first half, the Lakers held the Grizzlies to 49 points in the second half. Each team started off […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 15 days ago | 1 read
Early this season, Jarred Vanderbilt was on the outside looking in at playing time. Given his offensive limitations, head coach JJ Redick decided it was best to play others ahead of him. But after the Lakers lost three of their first five games in December, Redick gave Vando another look and he took advantage of […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 15 days ago | 2 reads
Gabe Vincent’s tenure with the Lakers has been defined by the amount of time he’s not been available rather than anything he’s done on the court. His first season in LA saw him play just 11 games while dealing with a knee injury. While he bounced back to play 72 games in his second season, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 15 days ago | 0 reads
After picking up a win in Friday’s meeting, the Lakers (21-11) will host the Grizzlies (15-19) again on Sunday. The Lakers have already clinched the season series by winning the two previous meetings and can sweep Memphis with one more victory. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 6:30 p.m. PT, Jan. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 16 days ago | 3 reads
LeBron James may not be as good as he once was, but he’s still capable of turning it up when it’s needed. On Friday, it was, in fact, needed with the Lakers going to the wire against the Grizzlies. LeBron turned back the clock in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 points in the fourth with […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 16 days ago | 3 reads
LOS ANGELES — There are a handful of players more important to LA’s success this season than Jake LaRavia. But on Friday night, he took center stage for the Lakers. With Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura currently sidelined with calf issues, LaRavia stepped into the starting lineup and delivered 21 points and nine rebounds in LA’s […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 16 days ago | 0 reads
The Lakers take the first of two straight matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies with a 128-121 victory on Friday night. LA jumped to an early eight-point lead. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia both knocked down triples. Former Laker Christian Koloko threw down a dunk off the assist from Ja Morant. Los Angeles was shooting 80% […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 16 days ago | 1 read
The Lakers’ injury list has gotten longer and longer recently, with Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent and even rookie Adou Thiero ruled out for an extended period of time. However, LA will likely have their starting-caliber forward, Rui Hachimura, back sooner rather than later. Before the Lakers played their last game of 2025 against the Pistons, […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 17 days ago | 2 reads
Lakers rookie Adou Thiero will start the new year with another injury. On New Year’s Eve, the Lakers reported that Thiero has been diagnosed with a right MCL sprain. He will be re-evaluated in approximately four weeks. This is another unfortunate setback for the rookie. Thiero spent all of the summer recovering from a knee […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 17 days ago | 3 reads
After a December that saw the Lakers win just five of their 12 games while posting the second-worst defense in the league and a third-worst net rating at -8.2, there may not be a team more eager to turn over the calendar into 2026 and begin a new year fresh than this one. But changing […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 17 days ago | 2 reads
It’s not that they look very much alike. Or come from the same continent or culture. Or were raised in the same basketball tradition. Or play the same position. Or arrived to the league with similar accomplishments. Cooper Flagg of the Dallas Mavericks and Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers are two very different […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 17 days ago | 0 reads
In this clip from Iman Shumpert’s show, Baron Davis and Iman Shumpert discuss whether or not Larry Bird could play in today’s game Davis is emphatic in his belief that Bird would be dominant in today’s game while Shumpert asks if Bird could guard Kevin Durant. It’s always an interesting question but as we’ve mentioned […]
From Duke Basketball Report | 17 days ago | 1 read
The Lakes (20-11) will ring in the New Year with two straight matchups against the Memphis Grizzlies (15-18) this weekend. These will be the last two games between the teams this season as L.A. leads the series 2-0. Start time and TV schedule Who: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies When: 7:30 p.m. PT, Jan. 2 Where: Crypto.com […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 17 days ago | 2 reads
LOS ANGELES — Watching the Lakers play against good teams this year is like watching a rerun of your favorite TV show where you know what’s going to happen. They’ll lose in blowout fashion and the opponent’s youth and athleticism will feel jarring compared to the lethargic tempo the Lakers play at. This has been […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 19 days ago | 0 reads
Well, if we’ve learned anything over the last two weeks, it’s that the Lakers absolutely do not have it. They have had different lineups, different rotations, different teams and different settings. In all but one — which barely counts since it is against the Kings — they not only lost, but did so in blowout […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 19 days ago | 2 reads
After a competitive game through the first three quarters, the Lakers completely let go of the rope in the fourth quarter. Rightfully, they were blown out by the Pistons, losing 128-106. After trailing by eight heading into the fourth, Detroit took full control of the sloppy Lakers, opening up a 20-point lead in the period. […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 19 days ago | 2 reads
Lakers head coach JJ Redick promised changes in the rotation before LA played Sacramento and he delivered. With the Lakers down a ball handler due to Austin Reaves’ calf injury, Redick relied more on Nick Smith Jr. and adjusted Luka Dončić‘s minutes. Typically, Luka plays the entire opening quarter, but in the Lakers’ win against […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 20 days ago | 0 reads
Every year, each team has hits and misses in free agency. Some gambles work out, and others don’t. While the Lakers still have some work to do with their roster, one area they look good in is the center position. And that’s because Deandre Ayton has been so good. Ayton has started in all 26 […]
From Silver Screen and Roll | 20 days ago | 3 reads
It’s a big night in Los Angeles, where the Pistons vs Lakers odds predict an Oscar-worthy game. The Pistons have been the surprise story of the East, but they’re coming off a rare couple of losses and are desperate to find their rhythm again. Meanwhile, the Lakers are riding high after a big win over Sacramento. A big story tonight is LeBron James celebrating his 41st birthday on the court. He’ll be carrying a massive load alongside Luka Doncic, especially with the Lakers missing a co...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 20 days ago | 1 read
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From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | 20 days ago | 0 reads
With each new injury pointing to Anthony Davis’ inability to affect winning in a Dallas Mavericks uniform, the consensus view, at least among fans, that it’s time to move on, solidifies. Nico Harrison, the primary advocate for bringing Davis to town in exchange for a much younger and much better player, is long gone. Few, […]
From Mavs Moneyball | 20 days ago | 3 reads